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LAWSUIT threat for owning nsx-targa.com
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I like the "Very Truly Yours" part the best.
I just spoke with the attny. I am going to drop the name. They will sue me (100% sure) if the name is used in connection with Autos.
Not worth the headache.
If anyone wants the name (For a non-auto related product) I will give it away to them.
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Not worth the headache.
If anyone wants the name (For a non-auto related product) I will give it away to them.
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This reminds me of a similar letter I received a few years ago while employeed at a company that sold car trailers. Many Porsche owners purchased our products and we advertised in many Porsche-specific publications.
A customer sent us a picture of his track car on our trailer and invited me to use it in a ad. When, I did...
<img src="http://www.ojaspatel.com/external/porsche-1.jpg" style="border:1px solid #cccccc">
<img src="http://www.ojaspatel.com/external/porsche-2.jpg" style="border:1px solid #cccccc">
I certainly understand the importance of protecting brand and Porsche is rightfully very proud and protective of their brand, image, etc (even though they are probably a bit on the aggressive side). Yet... I find it ironic that the company that's worked so hard, building a very strong brand by exclusively producing sports cars for decades, is now contaminating their own brand tremendously (many individuals would say) by producing an SUV!
No flames, please
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A customer sent us a picture of his track car on our trailer and invited me to use it in a ad. When, I did...
<img src="http://www.ojaspatel.com/external/porsche-1.jpg" style="border:1px solid #cccccc">
<img src="http://www.ojaspatel.com/external/porsche-2.jpg" style="border:1px solid #cccccc">
I certainly understand the importance of protecting brand and Porsche is rightfully very proud and protective of their brand, image, etc (even though they are probably a bit on the aggressive side). Yet... I find it ironic that the company that's worked so hard, building a very strong brand by exclusively producing sports cars for decades, is now contaminating their own brand tremendously (many individuals would say) by producing an SUV!
No flames, please
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[This message has been edited by Ojas (edited 10 March 2003).]
if I remember correctly, Palm has a similar philosophy about their copyright...
basically nothing related to a computer, or having anything to do with palm sized devices, may use the Palm(c) name anywhere in it....
ever noticed how there is Palm devices, and then there are handheld PCs, Pocket PCs, Clie, etc etc....
some ppl just are way to over protective...
side idea, make up some BS site to go on it, but set up a front page that says you have typed such and such wrong click here to goto (for example NSXPrime.com) or click here to continue into NSX-TARGA Lawn Care.... I've seen these kinda pages on lots of sites...
just a thought
basically nothing related to a computer, or having anything to do with palm sized devices, may use the Palm(c) name anywhere in it....
ever noticed how there is Palm devices, and then there are handheld PCs, Pocket PCs, Clie, etc etc....
some ppl just are way to over protective...
side idea, make up some BS site to go on it, but set up a front page that says you have typed such and such wrong click here to goto (for example NSXPrime.com) or click here to continue into NSX-TARGA Lawn Care.... I've seen these kinda pages on lots of sites...
just a thought
This one actually pisses me off. I remember reading about this one. The guy had been using this website for years. If it was me I would put up an informative website about a different brand of car. Or put up an informative site that listed all of Nissans defects.
Mike:
If he put auto related verbiage he would be sued through the roof.
Bryan
Did you see the new NEI website? I just finished it. Put a damper on getting the nsxparts.com site done. I used a lot of the ideas from the nsx site when redesigning NEI.
I need to give you a call. I want to try some of your Zaino z-5 before I buy it.
Hope all is well. Call me anytime.
Bryan
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If he put auto related verbiage he would be sued through the roof.
Bryan
Did you see the new NEI website? I just finished it. Put a damper on getting the nsxparts.com site done. I used a lot of the ideas from the nsx site when redesigning NEI.
I need to give you a call. I want to try some of your Zaino z-5 before I buy it.
Hope all is well. Call me anytime.
Bryan
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Ojas: LOL ... u throw gasoline everywhere, then say "but no flame please"...
KODIAC: i've noticed other companies never class their products as a 'Palm'... i figured they didn't want to give Palm free credit. interesting bit of info.
nsxparts.com i think u should also register 'porschesux.com' and redirect all traffic from nsx-targa.com. Then on 'porschesux.com' u could post this legal document or just a big cheeky smiley linked back to this thread.
KODIAC: i've noticed other companies never class their products as a 'Palm'... i figured they didn't want to give Palm free credit. interesting bit of info.
nsxparts.com i think u should also register 'porschesux.com' and redirect all traffic from nsx-targa.com. Then on 'porschesux.com' u could post this legal document or just a big cheeky smiley linked back to this thread.
And we are still using the words "targa" and "porsche" on this automotive website?!?!
They will make us close!
They will make us close!
Give me a break! I'm sending John Stossel an email on Nissan and this thread. This is absolutely terrible.
BTW you can send John Stossel a message by going to: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/2020/stossel_mailform.html
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Hal - Speed of Heat
Houston, Texas
95T Blk\Blk SportShift - sold
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Getting a bit off-topic, but this is an interesting, recent, semi-high-profile Supreme Court ruling regarding a trademark.
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You better not advertise wristwatches on your site either:
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Word Mark TARGA
Goods and Services IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: Clocks and watches, small clocks and watches, pocket watches and wrist-watches, men's watches and ladies' watches, jewelry watches, clockworks, watch cases, dials, clock-faces, clock and watch parts
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 76427106
Filing Date July 2, 2002
Owner (APPLICANT) Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, CORPORATION FED REP GERMANY Porscheplatz 1 70435 Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen FED REP GERMANY
Attorney of Record Jana L. France, Esq.
Section 44 Indicator SECT44
Priority Date June 3, 1988
Prior Registrations 0889976
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Word Mark TARGA
Goods and Services IC 012. US 019. G & S: AUTOMOBILES. FIRST USE: 19650830. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19670308
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 72308882
Filing Date October 4, 1968
Registration Number 0889976
Registration Date April 28, 1970
Owner (REGISTRANT) FIRMA DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE KG COMPANY FED REP GERMANY PORSCHESTRASSE 42, POSTFACH 400640 STUTTGART-ZUFFENHAUSEN FED REP GERMANY (LAST LISTED OWNER) DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT CORPORATION BY CHANGE OF NAME FROM FED REP GERMANY PORSCHEPLATZ 1 70435 STUTTGART-ZUFFENHAUSEN FED REP GERMANY
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECTION 8(10-YR) 20000922.
Renewal 2ND RENEWAL 20000922
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Word Mark TARGA
Goods and Services IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: Clocks and watches, small clocks and watches, pocket watches and wrist-watches, men's watches and ladies' watches, jewelry watches, clockworks, watch cases, dials, clock-faces, clock and watch parts
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 76427106
Filing Date July 2, 2002
Owner (APPLICANT) Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, CORPORATION FED REP GERMANY Porscheplatz 1 70435 Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen FED REP GERMANY
Attorney of Record Jana L. France, Esq.
Section 44 Indicator SECT44
Priority Date June 3, 1988
Prior Registrations 0889976
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Word Mark TARGA
Goods and Services IC 012. US 019. G & S: AUTOMOBILES. FIRST USE: 19650830. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19670308
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 72308882
Filing Date October 4, 1968
Registration Number 0889976
Registration Date April 28, 1970
Owner (REGISTRANT) FIRMA DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE KG COMPANY FED REP GERMANY PORSCHESTRASSE 42, POSTFACH 400640 STUTTGART-ZUFFENHAUSEN FED REP GERMANY (LAST LISTED OWNER) DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT CORPORATION BY CHANGE OF NAME FROM FED REP GERMANY PORSCHEPLATZ 1 70435 STUTTGART-ZUFFENHAUSEN FED REP GERMANY
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECTION 8(10-YR) 20000922.
Renewal 2ND RENEWAL 20000922
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
They did inform me of this as well. Perhaps I should sell toilet plungers with an explanation of this story!
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Working with my marketing team...
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[This message has been edited by nsxparts.com (edited 12 March 2003).]
Here it is...
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Please visit http://www.nsxparts.com. The best place to buy and sell parts for your NSX.
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OK, after reading this I am upset. I have some comments:
(1) "Very truly yours." I've always hated this closing. Very truly your what? Your pain in the ass?
(2) What is the T for in NSX-T? If it's TARGA, has Honda ever admitted this?
(3) Anytime these geek lawyers write the word Porcshe on a piece of paper (yellow paper, I'm sure) do they always draw the little R with a circle around it?
(4) Why wouldn't Porsche want a picture of its cars in an ad that gives goodwill such as the car trailer ad? Other manufacturers don't cry.
(5) Did Honda Motor Co. have a problem with any site containing the letters "NSX," including this site??
You can count P-cars out of my future collection.
(1) "Very truly yours." I've always hated this closing. Very truly your what? Your pain in the ass?
(2) What is the T for in NSX-T? If it's TARGA, has Honda ever admitted this?
(3) Anytime these geek lawyers write the word Porcshe on a piece of paper (yellow paper, I'm sure) do they always draw the little R with a circle around it?
(4) Why wouldn't Porsche want a picture of its cars in an ad that gives goodwill such as the car trailer ad? Other manufacturers don't cry.
(5) Did Honda Motor Co. have a problem with any site containing the letters "NSX," including this site??
You can count P-cars out of my future collection.
Bryan - you need a whale tail on that plunger! Or maybe 12 quarts of oil leaking out the rear of it ....
New model via marketing feedback...
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That too funny! Perhaps add some frog eyed headlights/fog lights (70's style) for those late night plumbing calls. lol
Originally posted by nsxparts.com:
New model via marketing feedback...
That's the newest model: water-cooled.
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